Legislation
SECTION 34
Waiver of lien
Lien (LIE) CHAPTER 33, ARTICLE 2
§ 34. Waiver of lien. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law,
any contract, agreement or understanding whereby the right to file or
enforce any lien created under article two is waived, shall be void as
against public policy and wholly unenforceable. This section shall not
preclude a requirement for a written waiver of the right to file a
mechanic's lien executed and delivered by a contractor, subcontractor,
material supplier or laborer simultaneously with or after payment for
the labor performed or the materials furnished has been made to such
contractor, subcontractor, material man or laborer nor shall this
section be applicable to a written agreement to subordinate, release or
satisfy all or part of such a lien made after a notice of lien has been
filed.
any contract, agreement or understanding whereby the right to file or
enforce any lien created under article two is waived, shall be void as
against public policy and wholly unenforceable. This section shall not
preclude a requirement for a written waiver of the right to file a
mechanic's lien executed and delivered by a contractor, subcontractor,
material supplier or laborer simultaneously with or after payment for
the labor performed or the materials furnished has been made to such
contractor, subcontractor, material man or laborer nor shall this
section be applicable to a written agreement to subordinate, release or
satisfy all or part of such a lien made after a notice of lien has been
filed.